Family Law

Shore Legal Access connects low-income individuals who are involved in difficult family matters with an attorney who can guide them through these legal processes and often provide representation in court.

Shore Legal Access assists with:

  • Divorce
  • Custody
  • Uncontested Adoption
  • Visitation
  • Third Party Custody

For Family Law Forms and Informational Videos: https://mdcourts.gov/family/legalhelp

get help

Need to meet with an Attorney? Each county’s Circuit Court holds Family Law “Self-Help” Clinics where attendees can meet with an attorney for a short period of time to discuss their legal problems.  The meetings are free and can be utilized over the course of your case.

Please contact the respective court as the days and times are subject to change. Note: all courthouses are closed on Federal holidays.

Caroline County (410-479-5735)

  • Monday 9am-12pm in person
  • Third Thursday 6pm-7:30pm Caroline County Library

Dorchester  County (410-228-1395)

  • Monday 12pm-3:30pm in person
  • Wednesday 9am-12:30pm in person

Kent County (443-666-4327)

  • Tuesday 9am-12pm in person
  • Wednesday 2pm-4pm
  • Thursday 9am-11am

Queen Anne’s County (410-758-1773) Ext. 5128

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-12pm
  • Thursday 1pm-4pm
  • Queen Anne’s County Centreville Library 1st Thursday of the month 5pm-7pm
  • Queen Anne’s County Kent Island Library 3rd Thursday of the month 5pm-7pm

Talbot County (410-770-6806)

  • Monday 9am-12pm by appointment only
  • Call to schedule appointment

Somerset County (410-621-7582)

  • Friday 9am-12pm, call to schedule appointment

Wicomico County (410-334-3110)

  • Monday 9am-12pm
  • Thursday 1pm-4pm
  • Self Help Call Center 410-260-1392 – Monday-Friday, 8:30am-8pm

Worcester County (410-632-5168)

  • Tuesday 9:30am-2:30pm